Don’t be Number 970 Thousand and One: How Employers Cheat Workers out of Pensions
Summary: Nearly one million workers in Japan are being illegally excluded from Kosei Nenkin, losing pension coverage they’re entitled to. Employers…
From LA to Osaka: A Global Stand for Workers’ Rights – Protest on July 24
On Friday 6th of June, David Huerta the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was arrested whilst taking…
Thanks for Your Service, Now Pay Up! Altia’s Parting Gift to ALTs
In recent negotiations, the union formally demanded that Altia Central increase wages and extend contracts through March 31. Every March,…
5th Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Seminar, July 27
Please note this is a Japanese language training session LINE messages that won’t stop in the middle of the night—could…
Think You’re Not Entitled to Overtime Because You’re a “Manager”? You Might Be Getting Ripped Off
A Recent Consultation Sandra called us last month. Her company promoted her to “Assistant Manager” six months ago and told…
Want to Build Union Power in Your Workplace, But Not Sure How to Start?
Our “Individual Organising Training” is back with new dates for July & August! Designed to give you the tools and…
June Sessions: Learn How to Organize at Your Workplace
Want to build union power in your workplace but not sure how to start? Our Individual Organising Training is back…
A Maternity Allowance Consultation: A Powerful Reminder of Why Labour Unions Matter
General Union Fukuoka Office An unexpected call from the labour bureau led to one of those moments that perfectly illustrates…
Workplace Harassment on the Rise?
We’re seeing a significant increase in workplace harassment grievances coming to the General Union’s online consultation portal (www.generalunion.org/consult). This raises…
Empowering Members: Individual Organising Training Expands with New April Dates
We’re excited to announce new April 2025 dates for our popular Individual Organising Training program. This practical 50-minute session equips…
Everything You Need to Know About Work Contracts in Japan – Video!
The General Union has a lot of experience with contracts, the good and the bad. Now we’ve created this video…
Meeting Workers Where They Are: Fukuoka Street Consultations Continue in 2025!
On 14 February, under warm sunshine hinting at the arrival of spring, we held another street labour consultation in Ropponmatsu,…
Your Entitlement to Maternity/Childcare Leave & Benefits
SummaryThe majority of workers in Japan have the right to take maternity/paternity leave and receive childbirth allowances and childcare benefits.…
Think Your University Can Cancel Classes Without Paying? Think Again
When universities cancel classes due to low enrollment, many teachers assume they have no recourse. This commonly happens in two…
Start 2025 with a Bang: Learn How to Organise!
Want to make real change in your workplace? Our popular Individual Organising Training shows you how to start conversations about…